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Spotlight: JoAnn Manzone, Felt Fiber Artist
With nature's inspiration all around her, JoAnn Manzone transforms natural plants, dyes and fibers into one-of-a-kind wearable art. Always a needleworker, she knew she had found her place in the…
Spotlight: Bill Volckening, Quilt Collector
Bill Volckening is proof that if you pursue what you love, good things follow. Now regarded as an expert on vintage and antique quilts, Bill got his start when he…
Spotlight: Natalia Bonner, Quilter and Author
At the age of 8, Natalia Whiting Bonner entered her first tied quilt, made from drapery and upholstery scraps, in her local fair. She won $1, and that pumped her…
Spotlight: Timi Bronson, Quilt Artist
Timi Bronson began sewing and creating as a young child. It wasn't until she tagged along to Paducah with her mother and sisters that she discovered art quilts and knew…
How to Make a Mug Rug and Wine Coaster from Charm Packs
It's charming, quick, and easy! Make mug rugs from a charm pack for your cup of coffee or tea, that doubles as a wine coaster. Now, everyone can keep track…
Spotlight: Anna Katrina Gibson, Multidisciplinary Artist
Anna Katrina Gibson is compelled to make art and always has been. Largely self-taught, Anna is now enrolled at Portland State University working toward a degree in Art Practices. She…
Spotlight: Chelsea Rose Bell, Fashion Designer
Chelsea Rose Bell is owner and designer for rosie + belle. The company name comes from the combination of her middle and last names—Rose and Bell. She uses the alternative…
Spotlight: Toyosi Shusi, Fashion Designer
Toyosi Shusi chose to study chemical engineering, but her passion for fashion led her to take classes in apparel and fashion design, ultimately winning the Bernina Fashion Fund and a…
Spotlight: Dorothy McGuiness, Basket Artist
After 31 years of exploring the woven form, Dorothy McGuinness has mastered the art of diagonal twill. With it, she creates forms and structures not normally found in the basketry…
Spotlight: Sherry Shish, Quilt Designer
Sherry Shish has been a crafter her entire life, starting with hand sewing when she was younger, then expanding to crocheting, knitting, needle felting, paper crafts, and finally quilting. And…
Spotlight: Brecia Kralovic-Logan, Fiber Artist
An accomplished fiber artist in her own right, Brecia Kralovic-Logan is committed to helping others realize their best creative selves. Her creativity coaching had led her to an "artivist" life,…
Spotlight: David Owen Hastings, Textile Artist
David Owen Hastings is a textile artist whose work appeals to those who love organic processes and the beauty of nature, color and texture. David combines his monotype-printed paper with…
Spotlight: Gwen Lowery, Textile Artist
Gwen Lowery is a textile artist or a fiber artist or a machine embroiderer or all of the above! Her most recent mission has been to capture the motion and…
Spotlight: Sarah and James Douglas with StickerKitten
Sarah Douglas' background is in publishing so she loves books and any kind of paper! She has been making cards and projects since 2012. StickerKitten is a rather epic extension…
Spotlight: Pat Herkal, Bead and Fiber Artist
Pat Herkal occupies her head and hands every day with beads and thread. Whimsy, color and the natural world inspire her work. Mixing beads, shells, stones, and found objects -…
Spotlight: Kristy and Shayla, Sassafras Lane Designs
Sassafras Lane Designs is a mother and daughter team, designing quilt and bag patterns. A perfect match as business partners, each brings a different set of skills to the table,…
Spotlight: Toni Smith of Quiltoni
Toni Smith has been selling her original Comic Book and Video Game quilts at conventions for years. Her pattern line, QuilToni, of pixelated quilts teaches the basics of quilting while…
Spotlight: Patty Murphy, Quilter and Author
Patty Murphy grew up with needles and threads. When she made her first quilt at 18, there was no turning back! She has been quilting ever since and shares what…